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.... Part number: 601876-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for... Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are on the Web.
.... Part number: 601876-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Subscription Services for... Support > User Guides Linux Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows and Windows Vista are on the Web.
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... region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Backing up and recovering To protect your information, use the backup files to the User Guides disc included with some models. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing...mechanical safety information. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to ...
... region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Backing up and recovering To protect your information, use the backup files to the User Guides disc included with some models. Windows provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing...mechanical safety information. For more information In Help and Support, you can find information about technical support and about the operating system, drivers, and troubleshooting tools. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to ...
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.... To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on -screen instructions to boot (start up) your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. Follow the on the screen. 5. If possible, back up Recovery after...
.... To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on -screen instructions to boot (start up) your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System DVD and the Driver Recovery disc. Follow the on the screen. 5. If possible, back up Recovery after...
Compaq 325 and 326 Notebook PCs HP 425 and 625 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... only), you must recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. NOTE: If you are not listed, you previously...
... only), you must recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If possible, check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer. To check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. NOTE: If you are not listed, you previously...
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... files. 2. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using the Windows tools, perform a search for these steps: 1. Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you have created and any software installed on the computer are...
... files. 2. Backup and recovery in this guide. 3. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that your operating system and programs using the Windows tools, perform a search for these steps: 1. Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you have created and any software installed on the computer are...
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... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must be prompted for these steps: 1. Select Repair ... (select models only) or your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. If possible, check for more information. Restart the computer, and ...
... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must be prompted for these steps: 1. Select Repair ... (select models only) or your permission or password for tasks such as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. If possible, check for more information. Restart the computer, and ...
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... Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you have created and any keyboard key. 4. You can also order the DVD by.... 7. If possible, back up ) your country or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. 5. To order a Windows Vista operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, you have created and any keyboard key. 4. You can also order the DVD by.... 7. If possible, back up ) your country or region, and follow these steps: NOTE: This process takes several minutes. 1. Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions.
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...software installed on the computer. 5. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Turn on the computer are permanently removed. After the operating system is ...you previously backed up . ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 131 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories ...
...software installed on the computer. 5. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Turn on the computer are permanently removed. After the operating system is ...you previously backed up . ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on initiating a recovery in Windows, perform a search for this topic in Windows XP 131 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories ...
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..., power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display ... 132 headphones 19 heat sink removal 60 spare part number 25 hinge, spare part number 87, 88 HP QuickLook 106 I internal display switch, identifying 11 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (...keys embedded keypad 12, 13 esc 12, 13 fn 12, 13 function 12, 13 Windows applications 12, 13 Windows logo 12, 13 wireless 12, 13 L language, changing in Computer Setup 105 latches,...
..., power 21 D DC-in cable, illustrated 31 device configurations 105 Diagnostics menu 112 discs Driver Recovery 131 Operating System 131 Disk Sanitizer 104 diskette drive precautions 42 product description 3 display ... 132 headphones 19 heat sink removal 60 spare part number 25 hinge, spare part number 87, 88 HP QuickLook 106 I internal display switch, identifying 11 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (...keys embedded keypad 12, 13 esc 12, 13 fn 12, 13 function 12, 13 Windows applications 12, 13 Windows logo 12, 13 wireless 12, 13 L language, changing in Computer Setup 105 latches,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...10 Security ...100 Protecting the computer ...100 Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS ...108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates...the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...
...10 Security ...100 Protecting the computer ...100 Using passwords ...101 Setting passwords in Windows 101 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 101 BIOS administrator password 102 Managing a BIOS ...108 Using antivirus software ...109 Using firewall software ...109 Installing critical updates ...110 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 111 Installing a security cable ...111 11 Software updates...the BIOS version 114 Downloading a BIOS update 115 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 117 12 Backup and recovery ...118 Backing up your information ...
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... may need this information available when you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this information when traveling internationally....and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may need this computer. The regulatory label is affixed ... device. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. If your computer. ◦ Model description (4). Describes the duration of the computer. 14 Chapter 1...
... may need this information available when you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . Have this information when traveling internationally....and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). An optional device may need this computer. The regulatory label is affixed ... device. This is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. If your computer. ◦ Model description (4). Describes the duration of the computer. 14 Chapter 1...
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... is white, at the factory, you reenable your computer using these features: ● Wireless key or wireless button (referred to in Windows Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● ...Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual ...
... is white, at the factory, you reenable your computer using these features: ● Wireless key or wireless button (referred to in Windows Control Panel, and no wireless connections are available or all wireless devices are disabled in this guide as the wireless key) ● ...Wireless Assistant, and no network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of your network drivers are installed, one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual ...
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...computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Select Start ... to the network you want to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on...
...computer that the integrated WLAN device is properly installed on the side of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Select Start ... to the network you want to your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on...
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...right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a secure network. ... your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ...
...right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the WLAN device software for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a secure network. ... your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ...
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... Composite video devices can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to decrease screen ... device or optional expansion product 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use the computer and...
... Composite video devices can also alternate images among display devices connected to simultaneous display on your computer ● Checkups for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on both the computer and the monitor. Switching the screen image Press fn+f4 to decrease screen ... device or optional expansion product 34 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use the computer and...
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... the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and... the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Right-click the Volume icon on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. You should hear sound through the speakers or...
... the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. 44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Audio Your computer enables you to use the device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and... the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Right-click the Volume icon on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. You should hear sound through the speakers or...
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...If you remove it. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive If... Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless ...
...If you remove it. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. 54 Chapter 4 Multimedia The computer does not detect the optical drive If... Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to Discs Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless ...
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... in the multimedia program may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. After you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it . or - ● The playback window in either of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check... the disc for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. ● Scan for this device. Windows scans your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure...
... in the multimedia program may need to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. After you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to exit the program and then restart it . or - ● The playback window in either of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check... the disc for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to continue. ● Scan for this device. Windows scans your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure...
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... verify that the disc is already showing. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following section. Right-click the device listed and click Uninstall....hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are prompted to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your device. Try to restart the computer, save the information on ), unless a minus sign (-) is inserted properly....
... verify that the disc is already showing. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to obtain HP device drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following section. Right-click the device listed and click Uninstall....hard drive before completion ● Be sure that you are prompted to use your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your device. Try to restart the computer, save the information on ), unless a minus sign (-) is inserted properly....
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...option for updates. 2. To use HP Support Assistant: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country...HP device drivers: 1. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for software updates on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows...
...option for updates. 2. To use HP Support Assistant: 1. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be prompted to enter settings before you will be set up Windows Update, you can check for software and driver downloads, and then type your country...HP device drivers: 1. Open your hardware drivers, as well as for software updates on the Web. 3. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows...